Cruise In France On The Canal de Bourgogne, The Saone River And The Canal du Centre In The Heart Of Burgundy Aboard The Ultra-Deluxe Hotel-Barge AMARYLLIS

SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS

The 8-passenger Amaryllis is one of the most luxurious barges afloat whose interior displays an uncompromising attention to detail. Each stateroom has been meticulously decorated in a traditional style with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XIV and XV furniture, complimented by occasional tables from Li Puma of Florence. The specially designed window casings incorporate huge windows that panoramically frame the passing countryside. The Amaryllis has four large staterooms with ensuite bathrooms, two with bathtub/shower and two with an oversized shower. Three cabins are on the lower deck and one on the main deck which is particularly good for those with difficulty with stairs. Also on the main deck is a formal dining room and a comfortable salon opening on to a sun deck where guests can relax on sun loungers or luxuriate in the heated swimming pool. There is a crew of 6 to attend to your every need and nothing has been spared with respect to passenger comfort and entertainment.

Amaryllis cruises on some of the most picturesque waterways in France, including the Canal de Bourgogne, the River Saone and the Canal du Centre, through the heart of the Burgundy wine region. Excursions are arranged to visit ancient châteaux and sample many of the famous wines of the region. Beaune, Dijon, St Jean de Losne, and Chalon sur Saone are just some of the towns and villages visited.

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Features

• Size of barge: 126.3 ft by 16.6 ft
• Number of Passengers: 8
• Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 4
• Crew: 6
• Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
• Salon:Antique Louis XVI and Italian furnishings with separate dining room and picture windows. Guest computer with internet access and BOSE ipod docking station.
• Bar: Open bar
• Deck: Sundeck with canopy for shade, tables and chairs and 13 x 13 ft swimming pool
• Spa Tub: Swimming pool
• Cabin Features: One upper deck suite 180 sq ft, 3 lower deck suites 227-278 sq ft including marble bathroom 47-58 sq ft with double sinks and shower or bathtub. All suites with twin beds or king bed.
• Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Air-conditioned 8 seater mini-bus
• Accessibility: One cabin on upper deck, three on lower deck
• Bicycles: Yes

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Amaryllis's Deck Plan

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Dining Aboard The Amaryllis:
SAMPLE MENU

Dining on board the Amaryllis is among the highlights of the cruise. Our five-course candlelit dinners are a particularly special treat. The table d’hôte menus onboard the Amaryllis are of the very highest quality and include many regional specialties and fine wines.  Each week's menu includes some of the Chef's original recipes as well as regional specialties and seasonal delicacies unique to the particular area of the country you are cruising.
You will enjoy a buffet style continental breakfast, large lunch including pâtés, cheeses, cold meats, tarts, terrines and salad. Dinners are always plated with at least four courses and complementary wines.

Meal times may vary to fit in with excursions but are generally:
Breakfast between 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Lunch between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Dinner at 7:30 - 8:00 pm

LUNCH

• Honey cured pork fillet mignon studded with clove and orange
• Garlic glazed smoked salmon
• Camembert quiche
• Potato and egg salad with tarragon and sundried tomato
• Baby spinach, parmesan and crouton salad with melon and prosciutto

DINNER

• Amuse-bouches of wholemeal pancakes topped with duck and red pepper chutney
• Entree: Tempura zuchini flowers stuffed with Chevre, honey and thyme with beetroot relish
• Main: Chicken breast stuffed with morel mushrooms wrapped in jambon Cru with asparagus tips, pesto quinoa and a light chicken jus
• Dessert: Raspberry brioche with a white chocolate sauce

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Passenger Comments:

Our service on Amaryllis was absolutely superb. We enjoyed wonderful surroundings, great weather, but it was the superb staff that made our voyage memorable. Our meals on board were better than the fancy restaurants we ate in Paris, the wines were fine. Nic is a most informed tour director, he enriched our tours greatly.
S.D.H., WI, USA, September 2011

This was an overall excellent trip!
J.G., WI, USA September 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to follow up regarding my clients' Charter. I have spoken to all couples and will like to provide the following feedback: The guests thoroughly enjoyed the cruise on the Amaryllis barge. The boat was clean, appealing, and very comfortable. The crew was outstanding with fabulous cuisine. A couple of them enjoyed the culinary interaction with the Chef and had very positive comments. The men were finally able to relax and enjoy down time. They enjoyed the golf, though were rained out one day. Please kindly pass this information to the crew and thank them for taking such good care of this group. It was my pleasure working with you and look forward to future opportunities.
Kind regards, L.S., Agent



Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Board the barge at Dijon's Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, experience your first dinner on board.

Monday - Visit Clos de Vougeot. Cruise to Longecourt.
This morning we leave the barge after breakfast to drive down the famous route des grands crus, passing through the celebrated villages of the Cote d'Or. A stop in Vougeot allows us to visit the celebrated Clos de Vougeot vineyard and Chateau where the Cistercian monks first started making wine in the 12th century. The medieval chateau still contains the ancient presses and is now the headquarters of the renowned Burgundian wine society, the Confrerie de Chevaliers de Tastevin. Return to the barge outside Dijon for an afternoon cruise to the countryside village of Longecourt, with chances to walk or cycle alongside.

Tuesday - Visit Dijon. Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of historic Dijon including a visit to the market, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and the Ducal Palace, seat of the great medieval dukes of Burgundy. There will be some free time for shopping or perhaps, to sit in one of the numerous pavement cafes and simply watch the world pass by. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise to St. Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France. Take some time this evening or early tomorrow to stroll around the port and see the many working and pleasure barges.

Wednesday - Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saone. Visit Beaune.
Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saone downstream to Seurre. Today, lunch is taken at the Levernois estate next to Beaune. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hotel-Dieu, a magnificent 15th century charity hospital, and a private wine tasting. There is time to enjoy the charming shops and old streets of Beaune before returning to the barge in Chalon sur Saone, an important and attractive riverside town.

Thursday - Cruise to Rully. Visit Chateau de Germolles.
The barge cruise leaves the River Saone by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Back in the canal environment you may disembark the barge at a lock, bicycle alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Chateau de Germolles, the only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy for a private tour with the owner. Tonight it is back to a countryside mooring in Rully.

Friday - Cruise to St. Leger. Visit Chateau de Pommard
A leisurely cruise takes us to St Leger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre which is our final destination, then after lunch visit Chateau de Pommard, a splendid estate set amongst the vines of the Cote de Beaune. Enjoy a private tour of the cellars and a tasting as well as taking in the fine art exhibition. Meanwhile the chef is busy preparing your Farewell gala dinner on board.

Saturday - St Leger sur Dheune
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward travel arrangements.

Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. It runs in reverse on alternate weeks.


Sunday - Dijon.
Board the barge moored in Dijon’s Port du Canal, where your cruise through Burgundy begins.  A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, experience your first dinner on board.  

Monday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Château de Longecourt.
This morning enjoy your first cruise on the canal.  Once moored in Longecourt visit the Chateau de Longecourt which has been owned by the same family since 1631.  It has been beautifully decorated through the centuries and is rich in history. Some ‘graffiti’ can be found in the stables, left behind by the American pilots who stayed there during World War II.  If the Count is in residence, he will give you a personal tour of his property.
Cycling Option: depart the boat just after Dijon at Ouges (approx 11 am) and cycle to Longecourt.  There are no restaurants on this section, so the chef would prepare a picnic. Meet the group at the Chateau and join the others for the tour and then cycle to the boat moored near by.  

Tuesday - Visit Dijon. Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon including a visit to the market, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and the Ducal Palace.  There will be some free time for shopping or perhaps to sit in one of the numerous pavement cafes and simply just watch the world go by. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise to St. Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France.  Take some time this evening or early tomorrow to stroll around the port and see the many working and pleasure barges.
Cycling Option: This afternoon there would be approx 20 km ride to St Jean de Losne from Longecourt.  There are a few bars and restaurants in St Jean, many facing the river Saone.

Wednesday - Visit Beaune. Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre. Today, lunch is taken at the famous Relais & Chateaux hotel at Levernois. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune and a wine tasting.   Later, your guide takes you on a walking tour of the pedestrian area in Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the Burgundian style river towns.
Cycling Option: The distance between St Jean and Beaune is approx 40 kms, so a longer ride into Beaune for keen riders.  After lunch and the tour, transfer to Chalon sur Saone in the minibus.

Thursday - Cruise to Rully. Visit Château de Germolles.
The barge cruise leaves the River Saône by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Back in the canal environment you may disembark the barge at a lock, bicycle alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Château de Germolles, the only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Tonight it is back to a countryside mooring in Rully.
Cycling Option: From Fragnes (approx 11 am) cycle to Rully.  There is a lovely restaurant in the centre of Rully called Le Vendangerot with a terrace overlooking the square which would be ideal for a late lunch. Then meet the group for the tour of Château de Germolles.

Friday - Visit Couches and the Château Marguerite de Bourgogne. Cruise to St. Léger.
A leisurely cruise to St. Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre which is our final destination.  Your guide takes you to the stunning 11th century Château Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, for a tour of the magnificent buildings, surrounded by their own vines, followed by a wine tasting in their cellar.  Meanwhile the chef is busy preparing your farewell gala dinner on board.
Cycling Option: A very scenic ride from Rully to St Leger; there is a lovely canalside restaurant called the L'Escale half way between the 2 ports.  

Saturday.
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward journey.

Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. It runs in reverse on alternate weeks.

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Amaryllis 2013 Season Cruise Schedule* Week Route Season Mar 31 Dijon-St Leger Regular Apr 7 St Leger-Dijon Regular Apr 14 Dijon-St Leger Regular Apr 21 St Leger-Dijon Regular Apr 28 Dijon-St Leger Regular May 5 St Leger-Dijon Regular May 12 Dijon-St Leger Regular May 19 St Leger-Dijon Regular May 26 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 2 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jun 9 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 16 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jun 23 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 30 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jul 7 Dijon-St. Leger Regular

Cruise Schedule* ... continued Week Route Season Jul 14 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Jul 21 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jul 28 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Aug 4 Dijon-St Leger Regular Aug 11 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Aug 18 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Aug 25 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Sep 1 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Sep 8 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Sep 15 Dijon-St. Leger Regular Sep 22 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Sep 29 Dijon-St. Leger Regular Oct 6 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Oct 13 Dijon-St. Leger Regular Oct 20 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Oct 27 Dijon-St. Leger Regular

Amaryllis 2014 Season Cruise Schedule* Week Route Season Mar 30 Dijon-St Leger Regular Apr 6 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Apr 13 Dijon-St Leger Regular Apr 20 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Apr 27 Dijon-St Leger Regular May 4 St. Leger-Dijon Regular May 11 Dijon-St Leger Regular May 18 St. Leger-Dijon Regular May 25 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 1 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jun 8 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 15 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jun 22 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jun 29 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Jul 6 Dijon-St. Leger Regular Jul 13 St. Leger-Dijon Regular

Cruise Schedule* ... continued Week Route Season Jul 20 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Jul 27 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Aug 3 Dijon-St. Leger Regular Aug 10 St. Leger-Dijon Regular Aug 17 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Aug 24 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Aug 31 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular Sep 7 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular Sep 14 Dijon-St Leger Regular Sep 21 St Leger-Dijon Regular Sep 28 Dijon-St Leger Regular Oct 5 St Leger-Dijon Regular Oct 12 Dijon-St Leger Regular Oct 19 St Leger-Dijon Regular Oct 26 Dijon-St Leger Regular

The Amaryllis' routes through Southern Burgundy, from Vandenesse en Auxois to Dijon, on the Canal de Bourgogne, and from Dijon to St. Leger, on the Canal de Bourgogne, Saone River and the Canal du Centre. For a more detailed look at the cruise route, view our map of the Canal de Bourgogne, the Saone River and the Canal du Centre.

*Note: Cruise directions and sample itineraries may be in reverse and are subject to change and may depend on bookings and local navigation conditions. Alternate excursions of equal appeal are substituted when needed. For charter cruises special itineraries can be arranged.

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AMARYLLIS 2013 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION	REGULAR Mar 31 thru Nov 2
Charter for 6	$51,700
Charter for 7	$57,650
Charter for 8	$63,600

AMARYLLIS 2014 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION	REGULAR [2013 Rates]* Mar 30 thru Nov 1
Charter for 6	$51,700
Charter for 7	$57,650
Charter for 8	$63,600

*2013 rates will be honored for 2014 bookings placed before the announcement of 2014 prices (expected in late Spring 2013).

What's Included for 2013 & 2014 Cruises
- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge in a cabin with private bath
- Transfers from Paris to the barge and return
- All meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- All escorted side-excursion
- Use of bicycles

What's Not Included for 2013 & 2014 Cruises
- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Suggested minimum 5% gratuity for the crew, to be given to the captain in equivalent Euros

Please visit our Special Offers page to see potential discounts for this barge or many others.
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